2001 Holden Zafira vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Holden Zafira is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2001 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Holden Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Zafira | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Zafira | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
